Work is well underway on a BMX track in Earl Shilton after a community-led campaign won £50,000 from the People’s Millions lottery fund.

The facility, which has been designed by Dirtworks BMX Tracks, was allocated £17,000 of the budget and looks set to be complete by April 11.

Professional bike rider and Dirtworks BMX Tracks company director, Ricky Crompton, is heavily involved in the project and believes it will work wonders for the town.

He said: “I have seen myself what a difference it makes having somewhere to practice riding and these things bring people together who might not normally meet.

“It gives local kids somewhere to go with their friends. Earl Shilton will really benefit from this track.”

The project, which will eventually include a skate park and children’s play area too, is being built on the Wood Street recreation ground after Earl Shilton Town Council got behind the project in its application to the People’s Millions lottery fund.

Town clerk Gary Frewin said the facility would be a “fantastic boost for the youth of the town.”